The read
The series ran 1 season across 5 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
2 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 5 ep1981 |
Cast
- Barry AngelMartin Smith
- Jack GallowayAndy Rutherford
- Philip LockeJohn Doll
- Peter CellierSir Hugh Francis
- Debbie FarringtonSue Kleiner
- John MalcolmEdward Froelich
- Geoffrey CollinsPeter Farley
- Gorden KayeFrank Broadhurst
- Steven MannBarry Smith
Stills
Themes
child prodigyminiseriesteen dramaconspiracy thrillermilitarization